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Wrought Artworks Reaches Agreement to stay at the Locomotive Workshop Building in Redfern

This is the media release from Minister Sartor of 22 August 2008 announcing that the agreement has been reached between the RWA and Wrought Artworks to continue at the ATP.

Cigarettes – now you see them …

While news of the tougher smoking laws targetting retailers has won widespread praise from public health advocates, local businesses doubt they will have any impact on sales and are taking the move in their stride reports Linda Daniele in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Blacksmithing sparks community interest

“Frank Sartor is a destroyer of history. If this goes, who else do we blame?” asked Colin Fenn, one of the estimated 2,000 people who attended the Open Day of Wrought Artworks and the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop on Sunday August 17, located in Bays 1 and 2 of the Australian Technology Park, Eveleigh. Guided tours were provided of the operational heritage blacksmiths’ shop, and a public meeting was held at midday to call for the immediate withdrawal of the Notice to Quit and Threat of Eviction that has been served to Wrought Artworks reports Wendy Collis in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Sorry state of public housing – What’s going on?

It’s been one year since NSW Minister for Housing Matt Brown witnessed the state of public housing in the Redfern/Waterloo area, and nothing has changed reports Nicholas McCallum in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Sartor visits North Eveleigh

On August 20, Planning Minister Frank Sartor made a walk around the North Eveleigh site with representatives from the Redfern-Waterloo Authority, the Department of Planning, consultants and a selection of local residents who have made objections to the North Eveleigh Concept Plan. This followed a project presentation to the Minister by the RWA and its consultants, and discussion on the issues of concern reports Geoff Turnbull in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Burgmann on the Block

Dr Meredith Burgmann, the Labor Party’s mayoral candidate, met with Redfern residents and community leaders on Saturday August 23 to hear their concerns, and to outline her own vision for the area reports Alex Mackenzie in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

“Access is a right, not a privilege”

The upgrade of Redfern station is the most central aspect of the RWA's plans for the social and economic redevelopment of the Redfern-Waterloo area reports Phillip Fernandez in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Farewell Leanne

It was like a teary episode of the sit-com Cheers – with a South Sydney twist. After nine years as owner and manager of Appetite Café in Regent Street, Redfern, Leanne Fraser was saying goodbye. The café was crowded with regulars – enjoying the after-hours ambience, reminiscing, getting to know each other (better). And then Leanne stepped up on a chair to address us reports the Editorial in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008

On this bus the classical music’s a bonus

Some good news on buses has emerged out of the widespread distress at the proposed changes to the 311 route. A local Labor delegation led by Jo Holder, ALP candidate for the City of Sydney Council, met with Sydney Buses General Manager of Planning, Roger Wilson, on Friday August 8, and secured his undertaking that “The Elizabeth Bay loop will stay and it is highly likely the Central Railway loop stays.” But while the State Transit Authority maintains a schedule that falls to two buses an hour in off-peak periods, a little-known local bus service is doing its bit to help reports Peter Whitehead in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Old pub faces new bar

Cleveland Street’s Britannia Hotel has a colourful history. It is the pub in which corrupt former cop Roger Rogerson drank a beer before shooting to death Sydney underworld figure and heroin dealer, Warren Lanfranchi, in nearby Dangar Place in 1981 reports Vanessa Watson in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Residents’ concerns passed over

Chippendale residents in a long-running fight to resolve the safety problem of trying to cross City Road have accused the Lord Mayor of arrogance and treachery reports Linda Daniele in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Yiu Ming Temple still in trouble

The South Sydney Herald has reported a number of times over the past three years on the problems facing the Yiu Ming Temple on Botany Road. In April of this year, Ben Falkenmire presented a calendar of events.

Intervention into the pride and integrity of Aboriginal people

On Wednesday August 13 over 100 people attended the first Australian screening at the Teachers’ Federation Auditorium, Surry Hills, of This Is Our Country Too. The documentary, by Ishmahil Blagrove, Jr, includes interviews with many people directly affected by the Northern Territory Intervention. Viewers saw a different Australia – not the rich gold-medal-raking nation that most are currently watching on TV. The movie was presented by the Stop The Intervention Collective Sydney (STICS) reports Wendy Collis in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

CoS Council 2008 Candidate profiles

In addition to interviews with Lord Mayoral candidates, the South Sydney Herald of August 2008 presented responses from the following candidates for Council. Questions by Lyn Turnbull.

Clover Moore – Independent - Mayoral Candidate

Dorothy McRae-McMahon reports on Clover Moore in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Telling candidates apart

City of Sydney elections are nearing, and a plethora of candidates is jostling to overthrow incumbent Lord Mayor Clover Moore reports Carissa Simons in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Singing in the Spring - The Sydney A Cappella Festival 2008

The Sydney A Cappella Association folded in 2002, and there hasn’t been a festival of a cappella (unaccompanied) singing since then. This year one very enthusiastic choir is hoping to inject new energy into the local scene reports the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

“… the song is writing me” Artist Profile: MjWoodbridge

“Grow, grow, grow old and one with me, my creativity, To the day I die, do I laugh or cry? How do I tell mother that I'm gonna be an artist?” These are the lyrics to the song ‘In The Name Of Art’ by MjWoodbridge, a singer-songwriter from Darlington reports Eve Gibson in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

SSH Café of the Month: Bush ’n’ Berry Indigenous Art Café

Scott Winter reports on Bush ’n’ Berry Indigenous Art Café in the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

‘Guwanyi’ - Indigenous Writers’ Festival

How can the great Australian story be fully told without a great Aboriginal presence? Asks the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.

Souths end talk of relocation by building own beach

IF THE contentious criteria that was used by the NRL to kick South Sydney out of the premiership in 1999 was applied now, the Rabbitohs believe they would rank as the No.1 club in Sydney - and possibly second overall behind the Broncos writes Brad Walter in the Sydney Morning Herald of 3rd September 2008.

Candidates who could tip the balance of power

When Clover Moore became Lord Mayor in 2004, her above-the-line vote was so substantial that four other independents - Phillip Black, Marcelle Hoff, John McInerney and Robyn Kemmis - were also swept into office reports Mick Roberts in City News of 31st August 2008.

Lifeline for heritage blacksmith shop

Heritage blacksmith shop Wrought Artworks have been given a lifeline following efforts to evict them from the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops reports Mick Roberts in City News of 31st August 2008.

Combined Chippendale Community Groups Update - 1st September 2008

Last Thursday community representatives met with Frank Sartor, the Minister for Planning about the proposed changes to the Concept Plan.

Sub-Regional Strategy Fails City's Future

The City's comprehensive Sustainable Sydney 2030 vision, unanimously adopted by Council in June, provides a blueprint for the City's future and sets a foundation for broader strategies for the Sydney metropolitan region. Sadly, the State Government's Draft Sydney Subregional Strategy fails to seize this opportunity by overlooking important issues addressed in the City's vision. Action on environmental sustainability, transport and affordable housing falls short of Council and community expectations, all of which are comprehensively addressed in Sustainable Sydney 2030 writes Clover Moore in her eNews of Friday 29 August 2008 - No. 412.

Family Day at the Block (The Block, from Aug 30, 2008 12:30 PM to Aug 30, 2008 04:00 PM)

Reclaim our people & community Come along and enjoy some family time with ya kids and family, hear some history , share some history,make a statement that black fullas are as strong & proud.....

Historic art to stay

The historic collection comes from all over Australia and consists of historical photographs, sculptures, paintings and publications of indigenous significance. Some works are valued at millions of dollars reports Robert Burton-Bradley in Central of 27th August 2008.

Residents: upgrade wont solve issues

The Department of Housing has announced plans to improve landscaping around the Waterloo Green public housing estate, but residents are concerned it will have no impact on the areas social problems reports Jennifer Bennett in Central of 27th August 2008.

Erskineville shoppers not so spoilt for choice

Erskineville residents have said they feared a chain of Woolworths supermarkets would surround them after a 2300-square-metre store was approved for Fountain St, Alexandria, which they claimed was destined to be a Woolworths reports Robert Burton-Bradley in Central of 27th August 2008.

The Factory AGM (67 Raglan St Waterloo, from Sep 23, 2008 05:00 PM to Sep 23, 2008 06:00 PM)

All Welcome. The meeting will be followed by light refreshments

University promises more beds and fewer cars

Professor Richmond Jeremy says the University of Sydney's master plan for North Eveleigh would see student accommodation rise from 2000 to 5000 beds reports Alex McDonald in City News of 24th August 2008.

Monthly informal get together for Community groups and agencies (Norfolk Hotel in Redfern, from Aug 29, 2008 01:00 PM to Aug 29, 2008 02:40 PM)

As normal the last Friday of the month we invite agencies and community groups reps to come together for an informal lunch time get together. We are meeting at the Norfolk Hotel in Redfern. It is a great chance to take time out of our busy schedules and catch up with each other, sharing news and information in. You buy your own refreshments and lunch and can stay a short as long as time will allow you.

USyd Feedback Form on Draft Campus 2020 Masterplan

This is the feedback form from the Sydney University's Draft 2020 Masterplan exhibition for residents on 23rd August 2008. The University is looking for feedback about the relationship between the University and the communities that surround it as well as for feedback on the 2020 Masterplan and how its impact on the surrounding communities might be best managed. Responses are requested by 30th September 2008. File is MS Word 59KB.

USyd Draft Campus 2020 Masterplan Community Fact Sheet 1 - August 2008

This is a copy of the fact sheet handed out at Sydney University's Campus 2020 Consultation about the University's Draft 2020 Masterplan on which they are seeking community feedback on the Feedback form by 30 September 2008. There will also be a feedback option on the USyd website on 2020 when it goes live in early September 2008. File is PDF 1.8MB.

Deal hammered out

A blacksmith threatened with eviction from the Australian Technology Park at Eveleigh will be allowed to stay. Guido Gouverneur has used a workshop rent-free for 18 years, but the Redfern-Waterloo Authority told him last month that he must start paying rent. Heritage campaigners said he should be able to stay rent-free because he trains apprentices and maintains rare and old machinery. Mr Gouverneur will now rent a workshop for half the commercial rate for four years.

Peter Holmes a Court

Peter Holmes a Court may have stood down as the Rabbitohs' executive chairman in a blaze of negative press, and faced a humiliating defeat this week on plans to rid Souths Leagues Club of its pokies, but that hasn't stopped the silvertail dilettante from moving just a hop away from his beloved Bunnies. Holmes a Court confirmed to PS he and his wife, Divonne, along with their brood of rugrats, had bought two apartments next door to the boarded-up Souths club on Chalmers Street, Redfern. The Holmes a Courts, who sold their Centennial Park mansion for $10 million in April, paid $3.06 million for the properties overlooking Redfern Park - one of which belonged to Alan Jones. The two have been made into one penthouse, which Holmes a Court said was similar to their former lodgings in New York, explaining why they would leave swish Centennial Park for the slightly "edgier" delights of Redfern. However, if the urban jungle gets too much for them, there's always their weekender, a $2.1 million spread at Stanwell Park, south of Royal National Park.

NCOSS Conference - State Plan: Which Way to Social Justice? (Sydney Masonic Centre, 66 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, from Sep 26, 2008 09:00 AM to Sep 26, 2008 05:15 PM)

The 2008 NCOSS conference will be focusing on the State Plan and the role of non-government organisations (NGOs) in providing input and expertise to delivering the targets set by the State Plan. The conference also aims to provide an opportunity for the NGO sector to learn about how other sectors are engaging with the State Plan.

Redfern Park and Art Opening - 31st August 2008 (Redfern Street and Redfern Park, from Aug 31, 2008 11:00 AM to Aug 31, 2008 02:00 PM)

Celebrate the completed upgrade works throughout Redfern with the City of Sydney and the South Sydney Rabbitohs.

Chippendale residents eager to ditch ‘least leafy suburb’ tag

When it comes to public parks, Lindsay Charles reckons Chippendale would get the wooden spoon reports Patrick Billings in City news on 17th August 2008.

Community divided over Redfern Park war relic

A World War Two anti-aircraft gun is here to stay, despite some community opposition, as Redfern Park’s upgrade nears completion reports Dheepthi Namasivayam in City news of 16th August 2008.

Urban art archive in jeopardy

The home of Redfern artist Gordon Syron, 66, and his wife Elaine, 63, is to be sold as part of the proposed North Eveleigh development. Now their archive of indigenous art and photography spanning three decades desperately needs a home Daniel Bishton in City news on 15th August 2008.

Election profile: Trevor Davies

Trevor Davies has been an integral member of the South Sydney community for the past thirty years. He's been secretary of the Darlington branch of the ALP since the early '80s, and, at 52, has decided to run for City of Sydney on the ALP ticket reports Nick Lupi in City news on 17th August 2008.

Last-ditch effort to save a piece of rail history

Wrought Artworks is holding an Open Day on August 17 to muster support for the ATP-based blacksmithing business, threatened with eviction by the Redfern-Waterloo Authority reports Anne Von Fehrn & Alex McDonald in City news of 3rd August 2008

North Eveleigh campus could mean homes for cash-strapped students

Students would have a better chance of finding an affordable home if Sydney University’s North Eveleigh campus becomes a reality reports Andrew Newman in City news of 3rd August 2008..

National Trust blasts the RWA

The National Trust has thrown its support behind Wrought Artworks, the blacksmithing workshop at Australian Technology Park (ATP) threatened with eviction by the Redfern-Waterloo Authority reports Alex McDonald in City news of 19th July 2008.

Resolution from the Public Meeting at The Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops Open Day Sunday 17th August 2008

At the successful Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops Open Day on 17th August a Public Meeting was held and a motion seeking to resolve heritage issues across the former Eveleigh Rail yards was unanimously passed. The full text of the resolution passed is given below:

Groundbreaking Indigenous youth centre for Redfern

Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin broke ground on a new multi-million dollar indigenous youth centre in Redfern on Monday morning reports Jennifer Bennett on the on line edition of Central on 19th August 2008.

Eveleigh blacksmith shop threatened

Chris Sulis is a disciple of the lost art of blacksmithing reports Sandra Fonseca in Central of 20th August 2008.

Row over new Health Centre

A NEW $10-million health centre is a win for the Redfern Community according to the State Government, but some have asked what was wrong with the facility at the Rachel Forster Hospital site.

Memorable moment hidden from view

A documentary about Olympian Peter Norman who stood up for human rights at the 1968 Mexico Olympics has renewed calls for the removal of a RailCorp barrier obscuring a famous mural of him Robert Burton-Bradley Central of 20 August 2008.

In the record books with bronze

Redfern’s Robin Bell became the first ever Australian to stand on a slalom canoe podium when he won a bronze medal in the C1 slalom race last night (12 August) reports Joshua Levi in Central of 20th August 2008.

Bid to make Metro land council solvent

AUSTRALIA'S richest local Aboriginal land council, which represents indigenous people from Palm Beach to Hurstville and Manly to the Hunter Valley, has been placed into financial administration Joel Gibson Indigenous Affairs Reporter in the SMH of 21 August 2008.

Redfern base to simulate Harbour attacks

A new $8.5 million Defence research facility in Sydney will use 3D technology for the first time to develop counter-terrorism measures for Australia's ports and harbours reports ABC news of 19th August 2008.

'No hard feelings' over pokie ban rejection

The co-owner of the South Sydney Football Club, Peter Holmes a Court, says the defeat of a proposal to ban poker machines is still a great outcome for the community reports ABC News of 18th August 2008.

Battle stations for Eveleigh

In a city bursting at the seams, everyone has designs on this Redfern icon, writes Sunanda Creagh in the Sydney Morning Herald of August 2, 2008.

The Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops Open Day Sucess

Organisers estimate that at least two thousand people took the opportunity to visit the Open Day at Eveleigh Locomotive Workshops in the Australian Technology Park during Sunday. Visitors went on guided tours of the operational heritage Blacksmiths shop and showed their support for the ongoing operation of Wrought Artworks and ongoing Heritage operations on the site.

RWIU 20 August 2008

In this Update: Community Forum explores Sydney University interest in North Eveleigh / Minister Sartor Visits North Eveleigh / Sydney University Opens up to Residents – Saturday 23rd August 2008 / RWA / ATP discovers Wrought Artworks Pandora’s Box / ATP’s Blacksmith Shop Open Day / Open Day Meeting Calls for Government to respond more broadly on Eveleigh Heritage / Friends of Eveleigh August 2008 Newsletter / Gordon & Elaine Syron & the Black Fella’s Dreaming Collection / Frasers Broadway Modified Concept Plan on Exhibition until 1st September 2008 / Metro Strategy for CoS Council Area – Comment until 5th September 2008 / Redfern Community Health Centre Approval Details posted / AHC see Pemulwuy Bill / ILC’s National Indigenous Development Centre (NIDC) Developments / CoS Darlington Chippendale Urban Design Study Feedback / CoS Community Forum Reports / Tell Meredith what you think – Saturday 23rd August 2008 / RWCC Business Forum - Martin Butterworth from Space Syntax on “Movement Economics”- 26th August 2008 / The Greens annual Bad Developers Awards 2008! – Nominations Close 29th August 2008 / REDWatch Monthly Meeting – Wednesday 3rd September 2008 6pm / NCOSS Conference - State Plan: Which Way to Social Justice? – 26th September 2008 / Chippendale PEEPSHOW: Chippendale … behind Closed Doors – 19th October 2008 / RWA’s July 2008 Update / Redfern Waterloo in the Media / South Sydney Herald August 2008 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations

RWIU 21 July 2008

In this Update: CoS Community Forum on the University of Sydney’s Campus 2020 Masterplan – 26 July 2008 / CoS Inner West Community Forum (Darlington, Chippendale etc) - Wednesday 23rd July 6.00pm to 8.30pm / REDWatch Monthly Meeting – Wednesday 6th August 2008 6pm / Campaign to Save ATP’s Working Blacksmith Shop / ATP’s Working Blacksmith Shop Open Day – Hopefully 17th August 2008 is not the last chance to see it! / Metro Strategy for CoS Council Area Released – Comment until 5th September 2008 / Robert Domm goes part time as RWA CEO with New GM handling RWA day to day / New Redfern Community Health Centre Given planning Approval / Human Services Plan Phase 2 Released / Information Event - HSP2 Release & HSP1 Evaluation - 1st August 2008 / Railz goes for Extended Trading Hours DA’s – Exhibition until 6 August 2008 / RWA Eveleigh Pedestrian / Bike Bridge on Exhibition – Until 15th August 2008 / Floor Space at ATP Channel 7 Building on the market / Frasers Broadway Modified Concept Plan / Changes at the ILC’s National Indigenous Development Centre (NIDC) / Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage – Feedback by 15th August 2008 / Consultations for a proposed National Indigenous Representative Body / South Sydney Herald July 2008 / Redwater News July 2008 / In the Media / Connect Redfern – Children and Family Services Lists Updated for Term 3 2008 / Have your say – Summary of Current Consultations

Accused manager at work

A MAN accused of defrauding the NSW Fire Brigades of $1.5 million was, until Monday, a project manager on $43 million worth of Federal Government construction projects for Aborigines in Redfern reports Joel Gibson Indigenous affairs reporter in the Sydney Morning Herald of August 20, 2008.

Friends of Eveleigh August 2008

Alive and Active is the theme for the latest Friends of Eveleigh Newsletter which covers the re-submission of the lodgment of a new National Heritage Listing for the Large Erecting Shop and news about restoration work on the Garratt 6029 Cab for ARHS (ACT) and the Restoration of the L516 both of which are currently being done by volunteers and workers at the Large.

Sydney Council elections - four years on and Clover wants more

Four years in office has failed to dampen Lord Mayor Clover Moore’s enthusiasm for the job, so the independent councillor and state MP is ready to work to keep her title in September’s local government elections reports Jennifer Bennett in Central of 6th August 2008.

$24 M FOR NEW INDIGENOUS YOUTH CENTRE IN REDFERN

Work on a national centre for Indigenous youth is underway on the former Redfern Public School site following a $24 million funding boost from the Australian Government reports this media release from Jenny Macklin MP Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Frank Sartor MP Minister for Planning, Redfern Waterloo and the Arts of 18 August 2008.

Indigenous sports centre under way

CONSTRUCTION has begun on Australia's first national academy for young indigenous athletes in Redfern, two years after it was announced reports Joel Gibson Indigenous Affairs Reporter in Sydney Morning Herald of August 19, 2008.

Clover Moore Address to the Rally to Save Eveleigh's Blacksmithing Workshop

This is the text of Clover Moore's address to the Rally to Save Eveleigh at the Blacksmithing Workshop Open Day - 17th August 2008.

Clover Moore - Railway Heritage Handout 17th August 2008

This is the leaflet handed out by Clover Moore about rail heritage issues and to encourage comment on the RWA's North Eveleigh Concept Plan.

Dr Meredith Burgman The Labor Party's Lord Mayoral candidate (Hall in Holden Street, from Aug 23, 2008 11:00 AM to Aug 23, 2008 12:30 PM)

Darlington ALP invite you to meet with Dr Meredith Burgman the Labor Party's Lord Mayoral candidate and her Team and have your say about the issues you want to see addressed.

Community Groups Urge You to Comment on the Plans for Former CUB Site

This is a copy of Chippendale News of 17th August 2008 from the Coalition Chippendale Community Groups. This issue deals with The Fraser's Modified Concept Plan for the Former CUB Broadway site (on Exhibitions)

Cope Street Residents’ Meeting - July 22 2008 3:30 to 5:00pm

The ILC met with local residents primarily from Cope Street to address a range of concerns on 22nd July 2008. The following minutes were produced and supplied by the ILC and we have included them on the website as they provide further information about the project and issues of concern. We have removed details of peoples addresses to help retain peoples privacy.

Walking tour of University & 2020 Masterplan Meeting - 23rd August 2008 (, from Aug 23, 2008 12:00 PM to Aug 23, 2008 04:00 PM)

At the City of Sydney's North Eveleigh Community Forum, University of Sydney announced a tour of the University was being planned to enable residents to find out more about the University and its plans.

Michael Clarke letter to SMH of 10th August 2008

The following letter was written to the SMH but unpublished. Michael Clarke was involved in 2006 as the Chairman of the Engineering Heritage Committee in correspondence with the Minister over arrangements for Heritage preservation at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop.

Engineering Heritage Committee to Minister 1996

May 1996 Letter from M.N. Clarke Chairman of the Engineering Heritage Committee to the Minister for Urban Affairs and Planning concerning Heritage retention at the Eveleigh Locomotive Workshop.

Wrought Artworks Rebuttal of Robert Domm's Statements

The following statement from Wrought Artworks responds to various statements made by the RWA and ATP Managing Director Robert Domm about Wrought Artworks. The initial statements are in bold and the response of the Wrought Artworks Director's follow.

Wrought Artworks Signing Lease

These photos were taken when Wrought Artworks signed their lease at the ATP. Wrought Artworks say that the lease was never countersigned and returned.

ATP Letter to Wrought Artworks 12th August 2008

This letter was sent by the ATP to the Directors of Wrought Artworks by the ATP Managing Director Robert Domm. The letter puts the RWA position on the issue and includes a "without prejudice" offer to resolve the dispute. The letter was made available by the ATP in line with the letters last paragraph.

How South Sydney's no-pokies leagues club plan died

ON Sunday morning fewer than 100 people will gather in Redfern Town Hall to end South Sydney's proposal for a no-pokies leagues club reports Josh Massoud in the The Daily Telegraph of August 13, 2008.

Communication Breakdown

AN indigenous art collection valued in the millions could be lost after negotiations between its owners and the Redfern-Waterloo Authority broke down writes Robert Burton-Bradley in the Central of 13th August 2008.

Big Issue Fund Raiser (The Burdekin, 2-4 Oxford St Darlinghurst, from Aug 28, 2008 07:00 PM to Aug 28, 2008 11:00 PM)

Tickets $40 tax deductible

Deadly Tales (Redfern Community Centre, from Aug 29, 2008 03:00 PM to Aug 29, 2008 05:00 PM)

BBQ and launch of Deadly Tales children's TV series

Waterloo Green Landscape Plan (Waterloo Green, from Aug 15, 2008 03:00 PM to Aug 15, 2008 05:00 PM)

The landscape plan has been developed in partnership with the community for the community. This will be your last opportunity to view the proposals and provide any feedback. The proposed upgrades will make Waterloo Green an even better community space for every resident to enjoy. Come and view the landscape plans, enjoy a free BBQ and meet your neighbours. In the event of wet weather the BBQ will be held at 3pm, Friday 22 August.

Heritage heresy

Frank Sartor’s plans to demolish some of the Eveleigh Railway Workshops, a site of world heritage significance, is heritage heresy: they will transform Redfern into “Redfern Heights”, and create a vanilla society writes Andrew Woodhouse in a letter to the South Sydney Herald of August 2008.